What began more than a decade ago as Ron Bushaw’s newest hobby turned into an educational venture, both for him and anyone with an interest in the military. On Sunday, Dec. 7, the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, Bushaw will be honoring military veterans by displaying much of his vast memorabilia collection at the […]
Continue ReadingBruce Rodwell named 2014 Christmas Parade Marshal
The Plant City Christmas Parade’s Board of Directors decided on the theme, “Celebrate the Season” for 2014, and the man to lead the festivities is Bruce Rodwell. “I consider it a great honor, and I’m looking forward to it,” Rodwell said. Rodwell, who spent more than 40 years working in the produce industry, came to […]
Continue ReadingFaith Christian grows students’ love of soccer
It’s a cold, blustery Tuesday at the Otis M. Andrews Sports Complex — the kind of weather that would make most Floridians complain and go indoors. There’s no complaining to be found on the soccer pitch, however, even from a group of kids who are running around out there, clad in yellow pinnies and playing […]
Continue ReadingWHAT’S ON KLINE’S MIND? Thoughts on the ‘14 TCYFCC Superbowl
This past Saturday was the day that five of our Plant City-area youth football teams have waited all year for: the Superbowl. While most of the teams walked away with a loss, we were at least able to see two teams win championships: the Plant City Dolphins JV team and the Turkey Creek Trojans Varsity […]
Continue ReadingFirst Baptist Church gets musical with Christmas concert
First Baptist Church is known for its annual Christmas play, but the church plans to mix things up in 2014. This year, an audience will be treated to the unique sounds of Denver and the Mile High Orchestra. “They’re a very talented Christian group,” Director of Technical Ministries Jay Ballard says. “They have a fresh […]
Continue ReadingSidelines 11.28.14
Do you have a good sports scoop for us? Contact Justin Kline at jkline@plantcityobserver.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS + Teams bring home hardware At the Nov. 14 and 15 Special Olympics State Games, four Plant City teams came, saw and conquered. Two bowling teams — the Hotshots and the Fresh Princes of Plant City — took home […]
Continue ReadingBusinesses spruce up for annual contest
Plant City businesses are gearing up for what may be the biggest rivalry of the year: the annual Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Contest. And although it pits different businesses against one another for the title of town’s favorite tree, the competition is a friendly one. This year’s contest will include 20 […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: D’Edrick Green
It’s fourth and goal with 10 seconds left in the biggest game of the season, and you’re quarterbacking the offense. What do you do? If you’re Turkey Creek Trojans quarterback D’Edrick Green, you just run it up the gut for the touchdown. The Trojans rode this successful drive to a TCYFCC Superbowl championship, and it […]
Continue ReadingWinner: Kathe Moore
Kathe Moore was taking an autumn walk when she snapped this shot. The Plant City Times & Observer and Grimes Hardware have partnered to host the I Love Plant City Photo Contest. Winners will have their photo featured and receive a $15 gift certificate to Grimes Hardware’s Strawberry Town Cafe! To enter, email your […]
Continue ReadingATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Dekari Green
In its first year, Faith Christian Academy’s soccer team has helped 17 fourth- and fifth-graders learn soccer for what is, in some cases, their very first time. Among these first-time soccer players is goalkeeper Dekari Green, whom coach Beni Jombai praises for his attention to detail, quick reflexes and, most of all, his quiet dedication […]
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